The 1992 Cotes du Ventoux-La Mont is a knock-out bargain. It exhibits a saturated dark ruby color, a big, sweet nose of jammy cassis fruit and spices, with a touch of pepper and herbs in the background, medium body, lush, juicy flavors, and an excellent finish. It is a mouthfilling, generous, smooth as silk dry red wine for drinking over the next 2-3 years. La Vieille Ferme's wines have become popular in the United States, and justifiably so. Of late, the firm's finest efforts were from the 1989 and 1990 vintages. The disappointing 1991s followed (most of the production was sold in Europe). The current releases include reassuringly fine 1993 whites and 1992 reds.Importer: Vineyard Brands, Chester, VT; tel. (802) 875-2139.